Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
東京オリンピック
Overview
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
Where to watch Tokyo Olympiad
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV, FOD | Apple TV |
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What is Tokyo Olympiad about?
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is. Tokyo Olympiad is a Documentary movie, released on 1965-03-20, runtime 170 minutes.
Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?
TMDB users rate Tokyo Olympiad 7.7 out of 10 from 51 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Tokyo Olympiad?
In the United States, Tokyo Olympiad streams on HBO Max and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Cast
- Abebe Bikila as Self
- Ahmed Issa as Self
- Yoshinori Sakai as Self
- Joe Frazier as Self
- Emperor Hirohito of Japan as Self
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Sources
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